Corrections, retractions and complaints

Reporting an error after publication

Authors must promptly inform the editorial board of a substantial error discovered after publication so that correction or retraction can be considered where needed. Contact the journal’s official email address and identify the article concerned.

Corrections, notices and retractions

The ethics policy provides for corrections, notices and retractions to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record. It describes retraction where a breach is established after publication.

Any action remains a scholarly and editorial decision; contacting the journal does not automatically retract an article or change its original URL.

Complaints and appeals

The document assigns editorial management responsibility for receiving authors’ complaints, organising a clear appeal process and retaining its records.

It does not specify a uniform complaint or appeal deadline or an independent appeal body. Contact the journal about the handling of an individual case.

Identifying the article and request

Include the article title, its original URL and DOI if available, the error or grounds for complaint, and relevant supporting evidence. These details help identify your request; this page does not change the article’s data or file.